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What's a Wreck?

A Cake Wreck is any cake that is unintentionally sad, silly, creepy, inappropriate - you name it. A Wreck is not necessarily a poorly-made cake; it's simply one I find funny, for any of a number of reasons. Anyone who has ever smeared frosting on a baked good has made a Wreck at one time or another, so I'm not here to vilify decorators: Cake Wrecks is just about finding the funny in unexpected, sugar-filled places.

However, a lot of you keep sending me one particular design of Easter cake, claiming there's something a bit "off" about it.

At first I didn't see it.

"Aw, what's wrong with this one?"

But over time...

"Actually, this DOES seem a little... huh."

[head tilt] "Well, maaaaybe..."

"OK NOW I SEE IT."

Actual conversation between me and John:

John: See what? Me: C'mon. You don't see it? Not even with that last one? John: No. Me: So you don't feel that bunny is, say, rising to the occasion? Bursting forth with glorious song? Losing his head?

[hopeful pause]

John: You're a sick, sick woman.

So for my confused, innocent, mind-like-driven-snow readers (and husband) who still don't see a problem: allow me to tell you the tale of Wee Willy Winkie And His Stripey Easter Sock:

Reader Comments (54)

Sorry, but I think you need to lie down. Either you are suffering from Hyperglycemia, or you've seen way too many wrecks for one day. I do not see what you are seeing, except on the purple thing. Otherwise, they are all just horribly drawn rabbits with indigo bow ties that will stain your mouth deep blue for days if you actually eat that stuff. That is, except for the last rabbit-like thing with the misplaced extra mouth.Now go take a nap.

Okay, I'm not sure I see what you see. When I try to use my naughty filter (to remove the innocent and pure thoughts), I might see a woman reclining, with her hands under her head (elbows out) and her legs… ready for an occasion. And with blue mammaries protruding from her belly. But only if I squint.

Wrekkies, wrekkies everywhere,Falling off their comfy chairs.Easter Bunnies and pastry pornLeave us laughing throughout the morn.

Tried to make a limerick, but I couldn't find the right words for the rhythm.

Don't worry Jen, half of us were twisted and sick BEFORE you started this blog, we just happen to gravitate toward "our people" of which...I have to admit...You are ONE OF US now...mmmuuuuhahahahahahahaaaaaa!

Miss Paper, they definitely are mass-produced. Our bakery got a couple of cases of those predecorated colossal cookies in about a week ago. Sure, it saves us time, but no one actually buys them. They're hideous even when they're not deformed or smashed. They'll just take up space on the Easter displays, then end up on the markdown rack by Monday.

So... You're saying that you have advertently created us (your gutter-minded wrecky minions)? And I am not exaggerating when I say that Wee Willy Winkie is the funniest cake I have ever seen! His little face says he is quite proud of his little "sock".

I still don't see it. I don't get the hints.Maybe I've spent too much time outside the gutter, but I've been staring at the pictures for some time now and I just don't get it. So could someone please explain it in simple words that can only be interpreted one easy to understand way? Spell it out to me, plain and simple! For me and those with me to embarrassed to ask.

I was laughing so hard at Wee Willie Winkie and his splendid sock that I didn't realize it was supposed to be a bunny. I thought it was a star or something and was completely confused at the white cupcake next to it. I can see what you thought you saw for the others, but it's kind of reaching for it. *nudge, nudge, SAY NO MORE!*

Bonus actual comment from Maddy, who looked over my shoulder: "What's that? Oh, a bunny. Why does it look sick? Or maybe it's holding grass in its mouth--you know, like a chipmunk. And what's that? Oh, the Easter Bunny is purple!!! And all fat from jellybeans! He needs to do some push-ups! (giggle giggle)"

I'm pretty sure that in the name "Wee Willy Winkie," Willy is his first name, Winkie his surname, and Wee is an adjective applied to the person. That cake, however, suggests that "Wee Willy" is a nickname for Mr. Winkie, and an unkind one at that.

The poem was written by William Miller (1810–72), first printed in Whistle-Binkie: Stories for the Fireside in 1841 and re-printed in Whistle-Binkie; a Collection of Songs for the Social Circle published in 1873. In Jacobite songs Willie Winkie referred to King William III of England, one example being "The Last Will and Testament of Willie Winkie” but it seems likely that Miller was simply using the name rather than writing a Jacobite satire.[Wikipedia]I had heard that the Willie Winkie referred to an authority, William something, who tried to impose a curfew on the populace.

well, rabbits are known as prolific breeders. i saw what you are referring to IMMEDIATELY. although i feel sorry for the mrs rabbits, since those boys are a trifle.....short. and that female bunny is quite amazing.